Project Engineer (Conveyance) - Water + Environment

Gresham Smith•Birmingham, AL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Alabama and Georgia office locations have an opening for an ambitious, mid-level engineer with broad experience in stormwater and conveyance projects. Our team of project professionals will provide you with support and flexibility, allowing you to produce high-quality work while maintaining a work-life balance. Our projects are engaging, challenging, and have a significant impact on the communities we serve. As a Project Engineer, you will plan, design, and evaluate water and wastewater conveyance and utility projects, including relocations. You will provide support for study and design projects, including collection, conveyance, pumping, treatment, and distribution systems, and environmental compliance. You will perform hydraulic modeling, including stormwater H&H, gravity pipe/open channel flow, and pressure systems such as water distribution and/or wastewater force mains. You will prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and opinions of probable construction cost. You will support construction through field visits, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors. You will maintain client relationships and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, on-time projects. You will prepare and review engineering drawings, conduct code research, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or other related field required.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
Minimum of 6 years professional experience working in water/wastewater conveyance engineering in a consultant capacity for local government/municipal or industrial clients.
Working knowledge and understanding of local and state design codes and standards.
Detailed civil design experience for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, REVIT, and hydraulic/stormstormwater/process modeling software.
Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.
Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and evaluate water and wastewater conveyance and utility projects, including relocations.
Provide support for study and design projects, including collection, conveyance, pumping, treatment, and distribution systems, and environmental compliance.
Perform hydraulic modeling, including stormwater H&H, gravity pipe/open channel flow, and pressure systems such as water distribution and/or wastewater force mains.
Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and opinions of probable construction cost.
Support construction through field visits, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors.
Maintain client relationships and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, on-time projects.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, conduct code research, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.